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goodbye June, hello July

Better late than never! I had about two hours to kill on the train from Bolzano to Verona so why not write a monthly recap?

June was busy during the first half and chill the second half.

I packed up the classroom, administered and graded final exams, graduated some of my students, and said goodbye to yet another academic year.

The kids and I went camping!

We went swimming at the local health center (YMCA) on weekends.

I maintained my exercise routine- I went to lift weights three to four times a week. Still following along with dr Simms perimenopause workouts. Lifting, heavy and less reps.Because of heavier weights, the routine is shorter- about 25 minutes. And I love that.

My son wrapped up his jiu jitsu practice after winning the tournament! He is unsure whether he will continue in September. I truly hope he decides to continue. However. My husband and I were bringing him to BJJ two to three times a week and it felt like A LOT.

My daughter wrapped up her piano practice, after consistently taking lessons for 2.5 years. She is adamant she does not want to continue. She is opting for dance instead. I am, of course, saddened by her decision.

Both kids are continuing with their gymnastics venture in September.

I had about two weeks of a slower pace living – in between my work being finished and our trip. The kids and I filled the time with parks, splash pads, library, and just bumming around the house.

We went down the Jersey shore.

July

July started with a crazy and unexpected thunder storm that took out our power for FOUR days. Additionally, we were in the middle of a terrible heat wave. We were about to leave for Italy and didn’t feel good leaving without power being off at the house.

Thankfully, power came on when we were at the gate- about to get on the plane!

We discovered Venice.

We discovered the Dolomites and Seiser Alm.

July will mostly be travel because we are back from Italy on July 30th.

I am finishing this post sitting on the rocky beach on the shores of Lake Garda. We arrived in Bardolino (a small town on the lake) yesterday after a grueling day of public transit. So today was an entirely beach day at the lake.

How was your June? One thing you wish to share that sticks out in your memory? How is July going for you?

Pic on the front: my son R yesterday after we have boarded yet another bus.

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Mother, teacher, partner, friend. I love coffee, books, and travel with and without kids. I dislike exercise. Nothing glamorous here but do have moments of insight.

3 responses to “goodbye June, hello July”

  1. Lisa’s Yarns Avatar
    Lisa’s Yarns

    That is a bummer that your daughter is dropping piano. I haven’t figured out a guideline for how long the kids need to stick with piano – maybe 3 years? They start in 2nd grade. Paul seems to have natural ability and learns fast and I think it’s been good for his confidence to excel at something.

    June was a bit of a blur for us. School ended around the 10th, I think? We spent a long weekend at my parents lake home but it was quite cold so not ideal. We celebrated my nephew’s HS graduation at the end of the month and then the boys went back with my parents for a week at their house and we joined them a few days before the 4th.

    July has been HOT and some days have been very smokey which is a huge bummer. We’ve spent lots of time at the pool so are definitely getting our moneys worth from our pool passes!

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  2. Common Household Mom Avatar
    Common Household Mom

    Just reading about your June, I feel relieved at you not having to do 2-3 trips a week to the jiu jitsu practices. When my oldest child was maybe 10 years old, she really really wanted to get involved in a children’s theater, during the school year. I think she could have been good at it. But we were warned that the rehearsals, once the presentation time neared, were every day, on into the evening, and sometimes even missing school. I would have had to drag the younger two children to all of those rehearsals, every time. I decided it just wasn’t worth it. A career in the theater, prevented by Mommy’s decision! I don’t feel bad about it. A career in the theater is quite difficult.

    If you see your daughter sitting down at the piano, without the lessons, it could be an indication that she likes to play, but the previous teacher wasn’t right for her. That was the case with my son. But dance seems like a good choice, too.

    I have greatly enjoyed seeing your photos of your travels so far. And the word “Dolomites” is fun to say. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.

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  3. San Avatar
    San

    Oh that’s a bummer that your daughter doesn’t want to continue with the piano… but yeah, I guess you have to give them options and then they have to choose for themselves.

    You had a busy June and July, but so many travel highlights!

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